For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 12,016 students in Visalia, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA are University Preparatory High School, Redwood High School and El Diamante High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Visalia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Diamante High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Visalia, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,483 students
Rank: #33.
El Diamante High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 W. Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Life Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 W. Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Grades: K-12
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Golden West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 N. Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Whitney High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #77.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31191 Rd. 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
Visalia Technical Early College
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2245 S. Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Creekside Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1212.
Tulare County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-2904
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-2904
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
La Sierra High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 E. Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N. Woodland St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1515.
Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Grades: K-12
| 1,077 students
Visalia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
River Bend (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA include University Preparatory High School, Redwood High School and El Diamante High School.
How many public high schools are located in Visalia?
15 public high schools are located in Visalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia?
Visalia public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Visalia include: Mt. Whitney High School vs. Redwood High School, Redwood High School vs. Mt. Whitney High School, University Preparatory High School vs. Redwood High School
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